The car was the only mode of transport available to 24 year old Carter Logan (Image: Submitted) Group 28 Stay on top of the headlines from Belfast and beyond by signing up for FREE email alerts Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.
We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. More info Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice The family of a young man with Down Syndrome have been left devastated after his Motability vehicle was set alight in an alleged arson attack.
Their car, which had been parked outside the family home on Drumcree Place in the Rathcoole area was torched in the early hours of Tuesday morning, coinciding with Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Speaking to Belfast Live , Carter Logan’s mother Ashley Workman said that he is now having to rely on the generosity of others to get about. Read more: Two women and man arrested in PSNI attempted murder investigation “My son is 24, he has Down Syndrome and that is his car for getting about,” she said.
“This has had a big impact on him as the Motability scheme won’t release another car and I can’t get a hire car as they are saying that it is high risk. “My son goes to tech in Belfast and he goes to a club in Carrickfergus . I also coach basketball and he comes with me to that.
We now have no way for him to go to these activities unless I can get a lift or walk him there. ” Ashley appealed for anyone with any information on the attack to come forward to the Police. “If anyone seen it, please come forward because this is a child who now can’t get out,” she said.
“There were three cars parked in the street and our car was the only one set alight so we believe that Carter has been targeted. This car was his life. ” A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a report of a car on fire within the vicinity of Drumcree Place, Newtownabbey shortly after 1.
15am on Tuesday, 21st March. “Officers attended the scene along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire. “The car was completely gutted as a result of the fire which is being treated as arson.
“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information or footage in relation to the fire is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 62 of 21/03/23. “Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime. ” The Motability Scheme have been contacted for comment.
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